Category: Music

I announced tonight on Instagram that next week I’ll be releasing photos of the golden Yeezy II Horus mask, til then you can take a listen to this week’s playlist. I have been bumping this heavy this week, been working long days prepping for next week’s release. -FP

I have photos of 3 new sneaker masks releasing this week, right here and on FreehandProfit.com. While I’m at work in the lab you can bet I’ll have the speakers thumping, check out this week’s Freehand Profit Spotify playlist to hear for yourself. Think the playlist is missing something? Want to see your music included? Leave…

I can’t tell you everything I’ve been up to lately but what I can tell you is I have a lot of new masks to release, new masks to photograph and even more masks in the works. It’s been relentless but once all is said and done you’ll see the results of all that effort. Until then,…

Music, namely Hip-Hop, has been my biggest influence since ’93. In an effort to share what I listen to – while I’m in the studio working on masks, or driving out to a photo shoot, or just running ’round with Thor & Hank (my rescue pits) – I am going to post a Spotify playlist each…

As a nearly lifelong Hip-Hop head I’ve seen a lot over the years. Some have been declaring Hip-Hop dead for over a decade, understandably so as we see the likes of Bieber trying to crossover to rap. The die hard fans of what we call “real Hip-Hop” refuse to let go, constantly searching for up-and-comers…

Normally new masks are released every 1st & 15th but I got a special piece to share with you today. I started this month with a tribute to Wu Tang Clan, fittingly because September is the 9th month (Wu Tang Clan being made of 9 deadly emcees). Sebastian Bleak and I made it to Rock…

Here’s some killer Hip-Hop to start your day. What you gon’ think up today? Philadelphia’s Emɐnuǝl X releases the first official vi$uals for the first single entitled “All American Dreams” off of his upcoming album ‘Gold Tombs’. The jam features Delaware artist J.Mars on the chorus and a verse to conclude the song. The two styles…

PROFITink is proud to sponsor Suspect from IV Parallels, today IV Parallels gives us a preview of their upcoming mixtape “IV: The Record”. When they asked me to put together the album art for a new track featuring XXL 2013 Freshman of the Year, Dizzy Wright from Funk Volume, I knew I had to bring…

One of the most talented youth to emerge from that fine line between rap & Hip-Hop, Emanuel X aka ELG, brings us the video for “Part of the Plan” off his ‘Deadstock’ EP. Be open, stay blessed – Freehand Profit Born Emanuel Cintron, (later becoming Gamboa), Emɐnuǝl X was born in St. Francis Hospital in…

I’ve explained it before but the best way to describe Emɐnuǝl X aka ELG is wise beyond his years. Add that to honed talent and a strong understanding of not just Hip-Hop but the world around him – Emɐnuǝl X deserves more than a listen – he deserves our close attention. Today he dropped the first track from his…

Those of you finding yourselves on this site probably already know the importance of the daily creative project (MASK365) to my current body of work and the success that has followed. In a similar vein- fellow Fat Chance Crew member and the villainous venomous MC from Venice- Zodiak Killa has been releasing a mixtape/album every year since 2005….

The good folks at 8 and 9 got great foresight, they linked up with me last year for some designs like the USA Remix – already then they had plans for Art Basel and me. They were also the driving force behind featuring both my New Balance 1500 x Nice Kicks & the flannel Nike…

Make sure you check out the latest episode of Skee Locker with DJ Skee where I unveil the KD IV N7 gas mask. Those of you who pre-ordered the book got a sneak peek before it’s released to the world but for the first time ever, the great folks at SKEEtv filmed the entire creation…

I’ve long believed in the teachings that “participation” is the 5th element of Hip-Hop, that belief truly cemented my choice to use my artistic talent to express on behalf of my community. IV Parallels, led by Troy Arroyo, work to perpetuate Hip-Hop culture and it’s my pleasure to be a part of their movement as…

Philly rapper and friend of the site, ELG teams up with J. Mars & Corn-Mill Productions to bring you “An Fior”. It’s available for free download now, as is ELG‘s EP “Deadstock” which I featured here not long ago. This cat’s a real Hip-Hop head’s type of MC and a true sneakerhead too, don’t sleep on it – support real Hip-Hop!

V-ten ft. Cory Gunz & Gudda Gudda present I’m a Beast Big thanks go to the folks at 8and9 for making this happen. Keep an eye out for the New Balance 1500 mask and Nike Vandal mask in the video and if you’re in Miami and want to see ’em in person swing by 8and9‘s…

If you had any doubt that Funk Volume is the next dynasty that Hip-Hop needs throw that hate out the window. My boy Sebastian Bleak put me on to Hopsin a while back and we haven’t been disappointed yet. FV has brought us up and coming greats Swizzz and Dizzy Wright, and recent addition Jarren…

Artwork Hurdles is part of Miscloud’s Radiolympics (#radiolympics2012) and between now and July 29th you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite cover art (it could be photos, album covers, graphic designs or illustrations). Head over and spend part of your day getting lost in great music and great art – trust me, we all need…

My good friend, Air Jordan 1 gas mask model and House DJ, DOS!K is at it again. This kid is mad talented and I love to see my brother doing his thing. I’m a Hip-Hop head through and through and don’t know much about House to be completely honest but I can’t get enough of…

Really Dope by Trey Billie Check out the newest track from fellow Havenot, Trey Billie. You may recognize Trey Billie from when he modeled the Last Shot 14 Gas Mask (that’s a lil joke in case you ain’ t know). This track however is no joke. Jason “Ak” Seals from The Havenotz produced the beat,…

Candyman 187 brings you another track from his upcoming album “If Tomorrow Never Comes”. “Long Roads” brings you the classic live band sound that Candyman 187 is notorious for. Don’t sleep on this aggressive track.

Zodiak Killa, one of LA’s most venomous MCs and member of the Fat Chance Crew, delivers us a look into the Window of Disbelief. Not for the weak, Zo pulls no punches. Everyone is a target for his intoxicating flow and lyrical bombardments. Level Foe – Zodiak Killa Push – Zodiak Killa